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No excuses will end Zimbabwe's electricity shortages without accountability, investment, and reform

It is always easier to make excuses than to confront the elephant in the room, but doing so demands boldness and decisive action.ZESA Holdings recently issued a statement announcing the shutdown of Hwange Power Station's Unit 3 for statuto…

Published: 9 hrs ago | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabweans in the eye of the SA immigration storm

South Africa's immigration debate is messy, emotional and deeply contested. It sits at the intersection of hard realities, political opportunism and painful history. Beneath the noise lies a set of contradictions and complexities that are …

Published: 11 Sep 2025 at 17:37hrs | 50 | by Staff reporter

The biggest scam in Zimbabwe, Fake Sir Wicknell strikes across social media

Zimbabweans are being urged to exercise extreme caution as one of the most sophisticated scams in recent history spreads rapidly across social media platforms. Fraudsters are impersonating controversial businessman Sir Wicknell Chivhayo on…

Published: 10 Sep 2025 at 23:41hrs | 574 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Zimbabwe's UNSC bid is nothing more than an ego trip disguised as diplomacy

The Zimbabwean government never fails to astonish-constantly parading lofty ambitions that do nothing to improve the lives of ordinary citizens.President Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially launched Zimbabwe's campaign for a non-permanent se…

Published: 09 Sep 2025 at 23:04hrs | 60 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Dudula hits back at Zanu PF

Operation Dudula leader Zandile Dabula has come out swinging against Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu-PF, after it condemned the movement's stance on foreign nationals accessing healthcare in South Africa.In an interview with IOL News, Dabula…

Published: 08 Sep 2025 at 20:47hrs | 1011 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's daily outrage industry keeps the government smiling

Every morning in Zimbabwe, the outrage begins like clockwork. A Twitter thread appears: "The government must stop overpriced vehicle license fees!" A Facebook post demands, "Zimbabweans should insist on fair public transport fares!"Somewhe…

Published: 07 Sep 2025 at 19:52hrs | 509 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo

Fake patriotism is what is killing Zimbabwe

Many things can destroy a country, but few are as dangerous as pretending to love it.On Sundays, I usually switch onto the state-controlled ZTV so that my mother, who loves watching the religious programs, may watch. To directly recei…

Published: 07 Sep 2025 at 19:41hrs | 617 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

RBZ's faÃ§ade of progress and stability is short-sighted and unsustainable

The fairy tales and false assurances continue unabated.The announcement by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) that foreign currency and gold reserves backing the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency have now reached US$750 million  -  eq…

Published: 31 Aug 2025 at 20:46hrs | 132 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Mnangagwa's title deeds scheme is unconstitutional and farmers risk losing their land

This article serves as a warning to farmers to be cautious today before they regret it tomorrow.President Emmerson Mnangagwa's recent handover of title deeds to 1,000 farmers at Craigengower Farm in Mazowe was celebrated by his regime as a…

Published: 27 Aug 2025 at 21:40hrs | 176 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabweans must stop Chinese plunder of our country and destruction of our future

When will Zimbabweans finally rise and say enough is enough?Zimbabwe is a nation blessed with breathtaking landscapes, abundant natural resources, and a rich heritage that stretches back centuries. To directly receive articles from Te…

Published: 23 Aug 2025 at 22:20hrs | 464 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Malema urges Zimbabweans to seek jobs at home

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has urged Zimbabweans to seek employment opportunities within their own municipalities, such as Harare, instead of South Africa, while reiterating that local workers should be prioritise…

Published: 19 Aug 2025 at 14:30hrs | 773 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's silence on Operation Dudula worrisome

South Africa's vigilante groups that thrive on anti-immigrant sentiment are once again on the rampage, and Zimbabweans are the main victims â€” this time at health institutions.According to South Africa's 2022 census, Zimbabweans are the l…

Published: 17 Aug 2025 at 18:48hrs | 638 | by Staff reporter

How Zimbabweans have been conditioned to celebrate regression as progress

Life in Zimbabwe is never easy; each day brings circumstances so far from normal that they are often hard to comprehend.As I sit in my house in Redcliff, I hear the unmistakable sound of a municipal refuse truck hooting its way down the st…

Published: 15 Aug 2025 at 22:44hrs | 415 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

12 Zimbabweans deported from the US

The Zimbabwean community in the United States has been shaken after 12 nationals were forcibly deported to Harare earlier this week in a sudden Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation.According to sources, the deportees, who li…

Published: 15 Aug 2025 at 14:04hrs | 959 | by Sytaff reporter

Passports outreach for Zimbabweans living in SA

The Zimbabwe Embassy in South Africa has begun a week-long special consular intervention programme to process passports, birth certificates, and other civil documents for Zimbabweans living in the neighbouring country, starting with Mpumal…

Published: 13 Aug 2025 at 09:11hrs | 545 | by Staff reporter

How can Mnangagwa preach selflessness when his regime is master of self-interest and plunder?

It often seems that before lecturing others on morality, some people should first look in the mirror.President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Heroes Day interview with the state-controlled broadcaster ZBC would have made for an inspiring lesson on p…

Published: 12 Aug 2025 at 21:24hrs | 460 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Chiwenga urges Zimbabweans to reject greed

Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has called on Zimbabweans to live lives marked by love, selflessness, and community service, warning against the growing spirit of "primitive accumulation" of wealth at the expense of others.Speaking …

Published: 11 Aug 2025 at 08:59hrs | 941 | by Staff reporter

Why most Zimbabweans still can't afford to fly

For most Zimbabweans, boarding a plane remains an unaffordable dream - a privilege reserved for government officials, foreign visitors, and the wealthy elite. Despite Zimbabwe boasting key urban centres like Harare, Bulawayo, Mutare, Gweru…

Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 17:56hrs | 677 | by Satff reporter

Zimbabweans struggle to rebuild shattered lives abroad

For many young Zimbabweans, the idea of migrating to foreign lands has long represented hope - a chance to escape crippling unemployment and poverty in pursuit of prosperity. But for a growing number, the lived reality abroad is far from t…

Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 16:13hrs | 920 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans: No one is coming to save us

For 45 years, Zimbabweans have lived with the weight of unfulfilled promises from successive governments. From independence in 1980 to the present day, the narrative has been one of hope, resilience and, ultimately, disappointment. As the …

Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 11:31hrs | 808 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Even the government's own excuses prove it's to blame for drug shortages in hospitals

When incompetence runs deep, even your excuses end up exposing you. The recent state-sanctioned explanation in The Sunday Mail on why public hospitals in Zimbabwe are running out of basic medication such as paracetamol reads more like…

Published: 23 Jun 2025 at 11:12hrs | 183 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Varakashi tweets can never mask Zimbabweans' suffering under the Mnangagwa regime

There are some things under the sun that can never be defended or glossed over.The desperation of the ruling ZANU PF regime has never been more apparent than in its feverish attempt to strengthen its so-called Varakashi - a cyber unit task…

Published: 13 Jun 2025 at 14:39hrs | 735 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

The ZANU-PFâ€“Britain alliance is a self-serving bond that never served the people

The political theatre designed to deceive Zimbabweans seems never-ending.A few days ago, senior Zimbabwean officials and British nationals gathered in Harare to celebrate King Charles III's birthday, exchanging pleasantries, diplomatic smi…

Published: 13 Jun 2025 at 14:24hrs | 683 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

No one is above the Constitution: Zimbabweans must say no to term extensions

Zimbabweans must never allow their country to backslide or let their hard-won rights be stripped away.In 2013, millions of Zimbabweans made history by overwhelmingly endorsing a new Constitution in a national referendum. More than 94%…

Published: 12 Jun 2025 at 08:33hrs | 773 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Have Zimbabweans become Chivayo's wives?

Have we lost all self-respect?One of the most disturbing spectacles unfolding in Zimbabwe today is the humiliating spectacle of grown men and women - from all walks of life - openly begging controversial tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivayo for …

Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 21:59hrs | 1131 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwe is a failed state. So, who will care for the carers when they are old?

Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? "Who will guard the guards themselves?" or "Who will watch the watchmen?" Asked Roman poet Juvenal.Replace guard with political leader and you can see why democratic accountability is a pre-requisite for good…

Published: 01 Jun 2025 at 13:18hrs | 413 | by Wilbert Mukori

Zimbabweans appreciate real development but can't keep quiet when it's a veil for looting

This is a fact we all need to understand. Zimbabweans are a naturally appreciative people. We are not inherently negative or ungrateful. On the contrary, we cherish and celebrate development. We desire to see our nation grow, with new infr…

Published: 31 May 2025 at 19:31hrs | 3117 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

How a legal loophole can help motorists outsmart the ZBC car radio licence requirement

This is quite interesting.There's a loophole in the new Broadcasting Services Amendment Act - and it may be the only legal shield Zimbabwean motorists have.While much of the public outcry over the law has rightly focused on the injustice o…

Published: 30 May 2025 at 22:28hrs | 2106 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

How can MPs protect Zimbabweans from exploitation when they themselves are shielded?

It's a tragedy when those meant to represent you no longer do. The recent enactment of a law compelling Zimbabwean motorists to first purchase a ZBC car radio licence before they are allowed to obtain a ZINARA vehicle licence and third-par…

Published: 29 May 2025 at 20:29hrs | 320 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Why were Zimbabweans left behind 45 years after independence, in the first place?

There's always something telling - yet deeply disturbing - about the mantras repeated by the Zimbabwean government.Yesterday, I watched a report on the state-controlled broadcaster in which the Emmerson Mnangagwa administration was, once a…

Published: 24 May 2025 at 23:30hrs | 1388 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwe needs a reset through an NTA to prepare for democratic transition

Zimbabwe is teetering on the brink. We are witnessing a nation sliding further into economic despair, political illegitimacy, and social disintegration. The alarm bells are ringing loud, yet we continue as if nothing is amiss. But if this …

Published: 18 May 2025 at 17:46hrs | 454 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Why Zimbabweans should worry about our relationship with Belarus

How is it that Zimbabwe consistently chooses to engage with questionable figures?President Emmerson Mnangagwa is in Minsk for a working visit, marking his third trip to Belarus since assuming office.This latest visit, expected to culminate…

Published: 12 May 2025 at 19:32hrs | 756 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabweans rush into property

Zimbabweans are snapping up properties as a safe-haven against currency uncertainty and the frequent economic policy U-turns that have scared off investors, at a time when a popular hedge - the country's stock market - is underperforming.T…

Published: 11 May 2025 at 16:38hrs | 1692 | by Staff reporter

Mr. President, Zimbabwe already has a new breed of heroes - but your regime persecutes them

A country's liberation struggle never ends.During the burial of the late Air Vice Marshal (Rtd) Winnie Cabby Mandeya at the National Heroes Acre, President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared that Zimbabwe needed a new generation of heroes and her…

Published: 05 May 2025 at 23:35hrs | 587 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

We As Zimbabweans Are The Only Ones Who Must Rescue Our Health System

45 years on, the time for silence has passed. Every Zimbabwean, whether at home or in the diaspora, knows the painful truth, our health sector is crumbling. Hospitals without medicines, clinics without basic equipment and health workers wi…

Published: 05 May 2025 at 23:24hrs | 184 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

ZANU PF succession battles open window of opportunity for Matabeleland breakaway

Zimbabwe Independence Day Celebrations on 18 April 2025 marked 132 years of Matabeleland oppression. Firstly by the British South Africa Company, 1893- 1980, under the rule by coquest, secondly by the Shona supremacist tribal oppression, f…

Published: 02 May 2025 at 09:33hrs | 1339 | by Israel Dube

Geza is mobilizing the wrong Zimbabweans for mass action

HERE are more truths we need to understand as Zimbabweans.During the recent Easter holidays, war veteran, former ZANU-PF Central Committee member, and former Member of Parliament Blessed Geza called for a national stayaway. He urged Zimbab…

Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 13:59hrs | 1779 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

As long as Mnangagwa doesn't acknowledge his own failings, Zimbabwe will not develop

Excuses, excuses, and more excuses!There is no greater hindrance to meaningful development and transformation in Zimbabwe than a leadership that refuses to take responsibility for its own shortcomings. At the center of this denial is Presi…

Published: 22 Apr 2025 at 22:18hrs | 765 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabwe will never be free with more analysts than activists

It's time we were brutal frank with each other as Zimbabweans.As more Zimbabweans sink deeper into poverty and the grip of a repressive regime tightens, there's a familiar and haunting question that those watching from afar always ask: Why…

Published: 04 Apr 2025 at 08:48hrs | 302 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Geza revolution - A catalyst for change

According to available reliable information about the protests that occurred on 31 March 2025, in Harare commerce was very unusual in the Central Business Centre and other parts of the country.War combat Blessed Geza, also known as Mr Bomb…

Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 16:47hrs | 375 | by Leonard Koni

Mutsvangwa, wake up - Zimbabweans are not fooled!

The delusions never end! Christopher Mutsvangwa, the spokesperson for ZANU-PF, held a press conference today basking in the supposed triumph of Zimbabweans not participating in the planned 31st March protests against President Emmerson Mna…

Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 22:57hrs | 1357 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

If Zimbabweans want real change, it's time to pray for new leaders

Zimbabweans now need to break the cycle of oppression and suffering.Over 80% of the population of Zimbabwe lives in poverty, according to the World Bank. This is not just a statistic; it's a stark reality that is felt by every family, ever…

Published: 01 Apr 2025 at 17:15hrs | 2090 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabweans' Dilemma: To Support the Geza Revolution or Not?

For over four decades, Zimbabweans have endured increasing hardships under the rule of ZANU-PF. The party has entrenched itself in power by any means necessary, showing little regard for democratic governance, human rights, or economic sta…

Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 09:40hrs | 795 | by Fikile wa Motsamai

Instead of focusing on crushing public dissent, a wise leader would have addressed their grievances

Zimbabweans have shaken the foundations of power! Over the past few weeks, the Zimbabwean government and the ruling ZANU-PF party have been gripped by panic. Their energies have been channeled toward stifling the growing momentum behind ca…

Published: 29 Mar 2025 at 09:37hrs | 517 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Zimbabweans reduced to a placid, apathetic lot with no agency

During the past week, I was driving along Emmerson Mnangagwa (neÃ© Enterprise Road) in Harare towards the central business district.If you know Harare, you will know that it gets congested in the evenings, particularly on the lane that is …

Published: 28 Mar 2025 at 11:54hrs | 281 | by Nqaba Matshazi

Demonstrations are constitutional

31 March 2025 is merely a ruse. Removing Emmerson Mnangagwa is an ongoing process that has no end date. Mnangagwa, in this scenario, will not go down quietly. Consider how he created competing systems to manage his government.He has captiv…

Published: 24 Mar 2025 at 10:57hrs | 2410 | by Leonard Koni

A Step in the Right Direction, but Long Overdue

 Zimbabwe's higher education sector has been plagued by a silent but dangerous crisis, the rampant issuance and use of fraudulent qualifications. It is, therefore, commendable that the Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE) ha…

Published: 23 Mar 2025 at 20:55hrs | 749 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

The Looming Political Storm: Can Zimbabwe afford another military-backed leader?

As Zimbabwe hurtles toward the planned 31 March protests, a political storm is brewing. The calls for Vice President Constantino Chiwenga to take over from President Emmerson Mnangagwa are growing louder, with some, like Blessed Geza, argu…

Published: 20 Mar 2025 at 22:22hrs | 2058 | by Nomalizwe Mbulu

Zimbabwe's Silent Struggle: A Nation on the brink but too fearful to rise

Zimbabwe is a nation in crisis, and the time for silence has passed. Power cuts are routine, water supplies are unreliable, and roads are riddled with potholes. The healthcare system has collapsed, with patients forced to sleep on hospital…

Published: 19 Mar 2025 at 21:22hrs | 1443 | by Vusani Magwala

If land was the reason for the liberation struggle, why must Zimbabweans now buy it?

The land question in Zimbabwe is a contentious issue.The liberation struggle in Zimbabwe was fought with a clear objective: to reclaim land from colonial rulers and redistribute it equitably among the black majority who had been dispossess…

Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 16:17hrs | 584 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

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